Adventures In Design

Let's take a look at Lincoln's internal branding and how it's helped them get the opportunity to do this same level of exciting work for many of their clients. Today we look at the evolution of Lincoln Brand and how it evolved away from the design studio. We also explore Lincoln's line of new fonts that you can affordably purchase and use in your next design.

Mark & Billy can't seem to agree on the fine print, can anyone actually earn a billion dollars? How do you feel about Crocks with attached fanny packs? Can design be so bad that it becomes good again? All of this, a couple of fights and some good laughs on Shop Talk. To hear the full version of today's episode and to get a discount on the new Magical Idea T-Shirt & AID Freedom Logo T-Shirt become a member of the Circle of Trust: http://aid.network/

We know you love Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland, but have you ever stopped to think about why it's designed the way that it is with no real main show building and a 1/2 mile walk to the attraction? Why did this ride ever get designed at Disneyland and why did they take a nearly 25 break from making any more attractions? To hear the full version of today's episode and to get a discount on the Magical Idea T-Shirt become a member of the Circle of Trust: http://aid.network/

Singer-songwriter Tommy Rogers of Between The Buried And Me shares how he loves playing and writing music, but the disconnect that he sometimes feels when performing while feeling the anxiety of traveling. Tommy and Mark bond over singing rock and roll and look past music to where Tommy sees his future. Website: https://www.betweentheburiedandme.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomasgilesmusic/

Mark & Billy set out to explore race relations in the social media age but ended up also looking at themselves and the art of empathy.

Brian Manley loves heavy metal and designing music packaging. The rules are simple, show up and talk about whatever comes up and then pass this conversation over to a friend to come on and do the same. A longtime friend of the show Emir Ayouni of the Forefathers Group sends us to the heavy metal loving graphic designer Brian Manely. Website: http://funwithrobots.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmanley/

Paul Conroy returns for his 3rd appearance, and he's ready to go! Speaking from the heart about getting the courage to START, when your heart's no longer in it being brave enough to STOP and having the self-confidence to START AGAIN when you find that next idea your soul just can't let go. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauljosephconroy/ To hear the full version of today's episode become a member of the Circle of Trust: http://aid.network/

AID's very own Connie Collingsworth has returned from Clexa Con a media and entertainment convention for LGBTQ women and allies where she just completed her second year of vending at the festival. What did she learn? Where did she put her efforts over the last year to improve both her booth and merchandise? And her biggest takeaways on starting her career over to focus on customers just like her! To Learn More About Butch & Sissy Co - https://butchandsissy.co/ Circle of Trust: http://aid.network/

On episode 24 of the DKNG Show Dan, Nathan and Mark all got together in LA and had a Shop Talk conversation about speaking engagements, picking future facing projects that help grow your business and in the bonus content the truth behind social media numbers. As a bonus a follow up on social media strategies from episode 23 and the best way to sell a T-Shirt in the digital economy. To hear the full version of today's episode become a member of the Circle of Trust: http://aid.network/

Brian Slagel followed passion his entire life, and that passion was his love of Heavy Metal Music. Brian found Iron Maiden and then saw the path he would pursue the rest of his life. Enjoy an episode that celebrates following what you love and letting the rest of life fall into place. Website: https://www.metalblade.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianslagel/ To hear the full version of today's episode become a member of the Circle of Trust: http://aid.network/

Are you lost or directionless? And what’s the difference between the two? Do you have a goal, do you have a plan to get there? How are you going to know what you want, how can you make decisions if you don’t have one of life’s major hacks figured out?

The Attractions of Pixar Pier explores the history, design, theming and future of Disney’s California Adventures pier. All five attractions are broken down into a deep dive of their design, technology and place in this land. For Circle of Trust members only, a conversation about the evolution of this land into the future and how can design possibly save the theme of a classic California pier.

Jim Gray is a lot of things, professional skateboarder, skateboard company owner, and producer, marketing and advertising genius, a real-estate agent, a dad, a print shop owner, but the one thing he's most proud of being is outspoken. This is his story, and it's fantastic! Website: http://www.inkgenda.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grayslide/ To hear the full version of today's episode become a member of the Circle of Trust: http://aid.network/

Billy returns from Expo West Natural Food Convention and shares his strategy of pounding the pavement to find new clients at this large convention. After working in the packaging sector for a decade, Delicious Design League decided to get proactive about acquiring the work that they know they are overqualified for. Did they find their next long term utility client? Or just a bunch of nos?

The rules are simple, show up and talk about whatever comes up and then pass this conversation over to a friend to come on and do the same. A longtime friend of the show Emir Ayouni of the Forefathers Group shares his Sweedish origins and how he discovered that restraint makes for the best brand illustrations. To hear the full version of today's episode become a member of the Circle of Trust: http://aid.network/